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Business leaders slash Thai growth forecast
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 02/04/2026
» The Joint Standing Committee on Commerce, Industry and Banking (JSCCIB) has lowered its Thai GDP growth forecast to a range of 1.2-1.6%, citing the ongoing energy crisis triggered by war in the Middle East. The previous projection was 1.6-2.0%.
Industry supremo to curb cheap goods
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 27/09/2025
» New Industry Minister Thanakorn Wangboonkongchana says he will "race against time" to launch new measures to support state efforts to protect the Thai manufacturing sector against the influx of low-cost imports from China.
Thai business confidence slumps to 7-month low
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 19/06/2025
» The Thai Industries Sentiment Index (TISI) fell to 88.1 points in May, the lowest level in seven months, as business confidence remains low, partly attributed to the impact of new geopolitical conflicts on the economy, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
Dim prospects for SMEs in second half
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 17/06/2025
» Business prospects for local small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are likely to remain very limited in the second half, attributed to domestic and global economic challenges, notably the impact of the Israel-Iran conflict, says the Federation of Thai SMEs.
Arms deals with US ‘could cut Thai trade surplus’
Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 04/04/2025
» Thailand should consider buying more military technology and weapons from the United States to narrow the trade imbalance that led President Donald Trump to slap a 36% tariff on Thai exports, says the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI).
IEAT touts clean energy estates
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 23/07/2024
» The Map Ta Phut Industrial Estate and its deep-sea port in Rayong will be developed to have a clean new look under a plan to replace fossil fuel-derived energy with renewable energy to serve growing demand among companies committed to carbon dioxide reduction, says the Industrial Estate Authority of Thailand (IEAT).
Autodesk software to assist EV industry
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 18/05/2023
» American software developer Autodesk Inc aims to market new software utilising artificial intelligence technology in Thailand to benefit from the growing electric vehicle (EV) industry.
Rolls-Royce sets 2050 net-zero target
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 25/11/2022
» Aircraft engine maker Rolls-Royce has taken up the challenge of reaching net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, while aiming for profitable business growth.
Ministries race to vaccinate factories amid shortage
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 12/06/2021
» The Labour and Industry ministries are racing against time to vaccinate employees, including factory workers, amid a shortage of jabs as Covid-19 threatens to slow activity in the industrial sector if infections spread.
Car manufacturers in race to bag chips
Business, Lamonphet Apisitniran, Published on 22/02/2021
» Domestic car manufacturers are racing to increase purchase orders for semiconductors to avoid cutting their production capacity as a result of a global shortage of chips for cars.